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Pawfect Facts About The Korean Jindo Dog Kids Will Love

An independent, extremely loyal, and intelligent dog coming from the Jindo Islands in South Korea will be our topic of discussion today. The Korean Jindo is a rare breed of dog exclusively preserved by the laws in Korea. Initially, they were bred as hunting dogs; these dog breeds have grown to symbolize loyalty and excellent health for their proud owners. 

They are also known by other titles like Korean Jindo Dog, Jindo Gae, Chindo, and Jin Dog. They have solid prey drives, which are tamed by early conditioning and training with positive reinforcements. Being hunting breed, they have great agility and demand dedicated time from their owners for physical activities every day. They have a very high amount of shedding; hence takes a lot of grooming.

What type of animal is a Korean Jindo?

The Korean Jindo is a purebred dog breed indigenous to the Jindo Island, part of South Korea. Known to be loyal, active, and intelligent, these dogs are a heritage symbol for the Koreans. These dogs were bred to be hunt dogs to hunt wild boars, badgers, rabbits, and deer.

How many Korean Jindos are there in the world?

There is no specific study done to evaluate the worldwide population of the Korean Jindo dogs. Therefore, it can be safely deduced that the numbers are limited in their habitat range of South Korean Jindo Islands as the laws of the land strictly protect them. Breeders bring in a limited number of these dogs and are present in America.

In the year 2019, there were only two registered breeders actively associated with the Jindos breed and only 20 Jindos registered under the American Kennel Club.

Where does a Korean Jindo live?

The Jindo dog lives in the house of the pet owner. These dog breeds are known for their unconditional loyalty to their masters. They can get very attached to the family and quickly consider themselves part of the social setup in the master's house.

Who does Korean Jindos live with?

They live with the owner and the family. Their loyalty and dedication to their masters make them excellent guard dogs. Why fear when your Jindo is near! This dog breed is also known to assist the Korean army by being a guard dog at military bases. The pet owners need to commit themselves to mental stimulation and physical activity for the pets before owning a Jindo dog breed.

This dog breed is also less tolerant of being left alone. These dogs prefer being surrounded by their family all the time. They might get panic attacks if left alone.

How long does a Korean Jindo live?

The Jindos have a pretty long lifespan of 12-15 years. They are great companions for their pet owners. These dogs are mostly healthy, but there might be occasional health issues like hypothyroidism.

How do they reproduce?

The dogs reach reproductive maturity at six months, and copulation of the male and female during the estrus cycle of the female results in pregnancy. The gestation period for the dogs is about 63 days. The average litter size of the Jindos is four to eight puppies.

What is their conservation status?

It is a known fact that these Jindo dogs are very strictly protected under Korean laws. However, there are no specific indicators on their Conservation status and hence considered not evaluated. We can assume that being indigenous breed and being in limited number outside their home grounds, these dogs are rare to find.

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